Brooklynite musician Jason Vitelli brings some style to your stereo in his first instrumental single
“SNAZZY CATS.” The 10th track off of his upcoming album 1. Ambient Corridors, the tune is dedicated to his former cat on premises Momma. With a funky guitar strum, clarinet crescendos and electronic effects, SNAZZY CATS provides the perfect accompaniment to the modern evolving world. You could perhaps say he is embracing AI. “I am drawn to the combination of synthetic and real elements. Interaction between human and programmed performances can create something entirely new.”
Having already made his mark with three lyrically rich singer-songwriter albums, it might appear paradoxical that Brooklyn-based musician Jason Vitelli’s latest endeavor showcases his music without words. However, as he points out, 1. Ambient Corridors marks his debut instrumental collection, signaling a return to his musical origins.
Although his electronic toolkit from the “turn of the century” may have been more limited compared to the expansive software libraries available today, Jason Vitelli’s creative genius and compositional skill shone brightly. This brilliance was evident in his orchestration, original sampling, and sound design.
Across a tapestry of 12 tracks, he artfully blended acoustic instruments such as cello, viola, piano, electric guitar, and a variety of woodwinds with his electronic manipulation of found objects, crafting an impressionistic auditory voyage. As he aptly puts it, “I’m drawn to the fusion of synthetic and organic elements. The interplay between human and programmed performances has the potential to give birth to something entirely novel.”
A riveting entry point into Jason Vitelli’s oeuvre, SNAZZY CATS is a jewel of sonic delicacies. Its funky flow brings flavor to our ears, rolling us down the lane to his upcoming instrumental album 1. Ambient Corridors.
Carefree bass spoons a buttery guitar tone, whilst a juicy mid-tempo groove rounds out the palate. You’ll find the tune to be the perfect accompaniment to a stroll through Central Park. . “I find tactile elements in my music reveal themselves while watching the city throb around us.”
Let “SNAZZY CATS” envelope you in wonderment as you pass by throngs of tourists
